FormFire Glassworks
Producing modern, clean and elegant lampwork jewelry.
One of my favorite comments about my work is that my beads are like 'liquid color.'
Amy Holms
Philosophy:
My architectural background has led to a love
of clean, colorful and modern styling. I am currently working to
translate this aesthetic into the fluid medium of glass. One of my
favorite comments about my work is that my beads are like 'liquid
color.' I am thrilled by the combination of pure color and clean design
with the transparency that glass affords me.
Glasswork:
I
strive to produce the highest quality modern lampwork glass beads and
jewelry. I use Effetre and Vetrofond glass from Italy, Reichenbach glass
from Germany, and Bullseye, Double Helix, R4 and CIM art glass from the
United States. I currently teach intermediate and begining lampwork
classes at a local studio, Brea Bead Works.
Metalwork:
Most
of my metalwork is sterling silver except for some of the pre-made
spacers I include with your beads at no extra charge. I use fine silver
(99.9% pure) on some of my beads as stated in the description. All of my
silver cored beads are smithed by hand, providing you with a finished
looking bead that is gentle on your stringing material and
ready-to-wear.
Background:
I have a Masters in
Architecture, design custom homes in Southern California by day, am a
mom of twin 14-year-old girls by afternoon and evening, and try to fit
all of the rest of this in between.
